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Junior Graphic Designer

Portland, OR

Carta Plena Design is growing and is in search of a Junior Graphic Designer / Design Assistant to join our team.

Our projects are becoming ever more complex and innovative, and we’re seeking talented people with solid work ethics and a real passion for design & print to help us make it happen.

This role will assist on projects from onset to completion in a variety of ways. Alongside the daily responsibilities, this person will have the opportunity to learn and grow hands-on in their design experience across a diverse range of projects.

Responsibilities

  • Support and work alongside our lead designer in a hands-on studio environment

  • Primarily focus on Carta Plena’s Collection Designs — working within established layouts to deliver ongoing wedding stationery and printed goods

  • Typesetting

  • Compiling design proofs

  • Preparing files for print

  • Assisting the production team with assembly and outgoing orders when necessary

  • Project Management

  • Photography/documenting finished projects and updating the website

Opportunity to:

  • Develop new Collection designs (semi-custom line)

  • Create Social Media Content

Your Attributes

  • Highly motivated, eager to develop & can learn new skills on your own

  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills (including client email etiquette)

  • Ability to contribute, collaborate, and receive feedback positively

  • Self-driven, able to work & ideate independently as well as follow creative direction

  • Passionate and excited about design and paper goods

  • Detail-oriented, service-minded, and organized

  • Adaptable & Flexible to an ever-evolving atmosphere

  • A Team Player

Qualifications

  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop

  • Proficient in Google Drive and Gmail

  • Strong typographic skills and an eye for color and composition

  • A passion for luxury paper goods, wedding stationery & branding

  • Willingness to learn and grow with the company

  • Project management skills

  • Enjoys & understands the creative process

  • DIY & Prototyping skills

Bonus

  • Experience designing for print  (preparing files for digital & specialty printing methods)

  • Illustration and/or calligraphy skills

  • Photography skills and photo styling experience

  • Curiosity for technology and new products

  • Knowledge of Squarespace, Dubsado, Google Drive

What to expect

25 - 30/hours per week to start with the potential to grow
Must be available to work in our SE Portland office at least 3x week

Covid-19 & Pandemic

As a small studio, we are fully vaccinated and complying with current COVID-19 Protocols.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please fill out the form below. We’ll follow up with an email confirming that we have received your application materials. Candidates moving forward will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.